How to Download and Install N920CXXS3CQJ1 Android 7.0 Nougat Firmware for Samsung Galaxy Note 5 SM-N920C

Recently few countries started to receive N920CXXS3CQJ1 Android 7.0 Nougat, the latest firmware for SM-N920C. Latest SM-N920C Android 7.0 Nougat firmware update offer a better security and performance. XXS3CQJ1 Android 7.0 Nougat official firmware update can be installed on Galaxy Note 5 SM-N920C via OTA or KIES. Apart from these two official process, you can also update your Galaxy Note 5 SM-N920C to N920CXXS3CQJ1 Android 7.0 Nougat stock firmware by downloading it and flashing it manually. An step by step installation guide is available below. Remember, you can only flash this firmware through Odin, don’t try flashing using custom recovery such as CWM recovery or TWRP recovery. Continue reading this guide to learn how to flash N920CXXS3CQJ1 Android 7.0 Nougat firmware on Galaxy Note 5 SM-N920C.

How To Update Galaxy Note 5 SM-N920C via OTA

1. First of all make sure you have stable internet connection (Wi-Fi or data network) on your device.
2. Now, go to Android app drawer and then select Settings.
3. Then locate About Device and tap on it.
4. Next select Software update from About device screen.
5. Then tap on Update option.
6. You should see an update, press OK to download and install. (Remember, download using 3G or network data will incur additional charges to your phone bill!)
7. Soon your device will reboot to complete the installation process.

If you see “The latest update have already been installed” massage while checking update then your device yet to receive an OTA update. Check back within few days or jump to next procedure.

How To Update Galaxy Note 5 SM-N920C via Kies

1. Make sure you have stable internet connection on your computer.
2. Now download and install Samsung Kies on your computer.
3. Turn on your device (if it off) and then connect it to computer with USB cable.
4. Run Samsung Kies and wait for it to detect your device.
5. You should see a New Firmware Upgrade is available at Samsung Kies home screen.
6. Press the Firmware Upgrade button to proceed.
7. Follow on screen instruction and soon you will see your device running upgrade and reboot automatically. Once done, you can disconnect your device from computer.

Again! If you see “This is the latest firmware” in Samsung Kies, then your device yet to receive the latest update on Kies. Its good time to go for manual update instruction that located below.
[Note: You can install any firmware listed below despite availability in other countries, except those which comes with carrier name.]

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N920CXXS3CQJ1 Android 7.0 Nougat Firmware Downloads

Afghanistan: AFG-N920CXXS3CQJ1-20171101132740.zip
United Arab Emirates: XSG-N920CXXS3CQJ1-20171101123439.zip
Pakistan (PAK): PAK-N920CXXS3CQJ1-20171101132850.zip
Egypt: EGY-N920CXXS3CQJ1-20171101132300.zip
South Africa (Vodafone): XFV-N920CXXS3CQJ2-20171101102955.zip
A full country list with firmware download link is available at Samsung Galaxy Note 5 SM-N920C stock firmware download page.
[Please Note: After flashing this firmware you will lost any installed custom ROM including CM13, AICP, AOKP, Beanstalk, Bliss ROM, Candy5, MoKee, Chroma, Resurrection Remix, Dirty Unicorns, Omni ROM, Slim6, Vanir, Pac-Man and Paranoid Android.]

How To Install N920CXXS3CQJ1 Android 7.0 Nougat On Galaxy Note 5 SM-N920C Manually

1. Download Download Odin3 v3.12.3.
2. Extract Firmware zip file that you downloaded earlier from above link, you will get a .tar.md5 file and some other files (optional).
3. Extract Odin zip file and you will get Odin3 v3.12.3 along with few other files.
4. Power off your Android device. Wait 5-6 seconds for vibration to confirm complete switch off.
5. Now, put the Galaxy Note 5 SM-N920C in Download Mode by pressing and holding down the Home & Volume Down button together while pressing the Power button. A warning screen will come up; press Volume Up button to enter Download Mode.
6. Now run Odin3 v3.12.3 (see Step 3) as an Administrator because Admin privileges is required to complete the process smoothly (only applicable Windows Vista and higher).
7. Now connect your device to your PC using USB cable. An “Added!!” massage will appear in Odin’s message box. If you don’t get the same then you should try another USB port (try USB port located in back in your desktop PC). If that too don’t work then you should reinstall the driver. If you successfully see the “Added!!” message in Odin then you are ready to go in next step. You should also see COM port with a number in Yellow if you successfully added your device.
8. Click the AP Button, and select that .tar.md5 file that you get in Step 2.
9. In Odin window, make sure only Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time checkboxes are selected.
10. Double check everything that we mentioned in Step 8 & Step 9 above. Now, once satisfied hit the START button to begin the flashing process.
11. Once flashing completed, your Galaxy Note 5 SM-N920C will restart and soon you will see a PASS message with green background in the left-most box at the very top of the Odin. You can now unplug the USB cable to disconnect your device from computer.

Congrats! You just updated your Galaxy Note 5 SM-N920C to Android 7.0 Nougat firmware. Go to Settings > About device to verify this firmware update.

Fix Boot Loop Issue On Galaxy Note 5 SM-N920C

If Galaxy Note 5 SM-N920C stuck at booting animation for more than 10 minutes after Step 11 then follow below instructions:

1. Go to recovery mode. To do so, press and hold the Volume Up, Home and Power buttons together.
2. Now perform Wipe data/Factory Reset and Wipe Cache Partition task before selecting reboot system now function. In recovery mode use Volume keys to navigate between options and Power key to select the option.

Please note, performing wiping task will erase your device internal memory data and not external SD card data.

That’s it! Let us know about your latest Android 7.0 Nougat experience.

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